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Dealing With Severe Anxiety Disorder Anxiety symptoms can affect daily life It is important to get treatment and relief Trauma such as physical or emotional abuse and neglect increases the risk of anxiety Certain life situations such as chronic health conditions and stressful situations also increase your risk of anxiety Psychotherapy also known as counseling assists you in changing negative thought patterns that create difficult feelings The most popular type of psychotherapy to combat anxiety is cognitive behavior therapy Medicines For many people medications can be an effective way to reduce symptoms along with therapy and lifestyle adjustments There isnt a single medication that will work for all It is crucial to find the right medication for you Your MDVIP provider will discuss your anxiety symptoms medical history and goals with you to determine the most effective treatment option for you Benzodiazepines are quick to target the Gamma aminobutyric GABA acid within your brain They aid in calming your brains overexcited and promote tranquility They are usually prescribed for shortterm use for instance when a panic attack or any other form of anxiety is experienced Examples include Xanax Klonopin and Valium Antidepressants can treat depression but theyre often used to manage anxiety disorders too They work by regulating the levels of chemicals in your brainor neurotransmitterslike serotonin and norepinephrine These medications are used to treat anxiety disorders of all kinds but most frequently GAD PDA and SAD Another kind of antidepressant selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors SSRIs are also able to be prescribed to treat anxiety They are prescribed for mild to moderate anxiety disorders and have shown to be effective through randomized controlled trials For a severe anxiety disorder it is possible to require an additional medication like an SSRI or a tricyclic antidepressant These are typically reserved for patients who havent responded to other treatments panic anxiety disorder must be carefully monitored for sedation or depression as an unwanted side effect If you arent getting relief from a SSRI SNRI or monoamine oxidase A inhibitor doctor may suggest adding one They are typically prescribed when other treatments have failed They can be extremely efficient in reducing the symptoms of SAD The most common examples are quetiapine and agomelatine It is crucial to remember that a medication isnt a cure and should be taken under a doctors supervision You should always discuss with your doctor the potential risks and benefits of any medication This includes the possibility of negative side effects When you first appointment its crucial to ask about followup visits and appointment times Routine checkins are important to manage anxiety symptoms in the long run Counseling Medications are important for treating anxiety disorders but psychotherapy or talk therapy is also an essential element of the treatment plan A qualified therapist can show you ways to change unhealthy thoughts emotions and behavior that contribute to the symptoms A variety of psychotherapy methods are available including cognitive behavioral therapy CBT This method is extensively researched and is the most effective treatment for anxiety disorders Your therapist might suggest other treatments such as mindfulnessbased acceptance and commitment therapy or exposure therapy Cognitive therapy examines your negative thinking patterns that contribute to anxiety It helps you challenge these thoughts and replace them with more realistic positive thoughts The majority of these thoughts are learned from childhood experiences and may be difficult to break on your own If your symptoms are severe they could affect your daily life and make it difficult to work or participate in social activities Your therapist will assess the frequency of your anxiety symptoms and how long they last and how intense they are They will also check for other mental health issues that could be causing your symptoms including depression or substance use disorders Talk therapy sessions are usually conducted facetoface with a trained mental health professional such as psychiatrist or psychologist Your therapist can look at your facial expressions as well as body language to understand your reactions to certain situations This will allow them to determine if your symptoms are due to a specific trigger such as an ongoing stressful situation or trauma Anxiety can affect any person The right diagnosis will alleviate your symptoms and improve the quality of your life Remember that beating anxiety disorders requires time and dedication but the effort will be worth it in the end Your anxiety disorder treatment plan should include a strong network of support and healthy lifestyle choices and relaxation techniques The more you practice these skills the more effective theyll become Exposure Therapy If you suffer from a fear or phobia you are more likely to identify certain situations or events with negative consequences A mental health professional could use exposure therapy to break the connection and stop avoiding situations that cause anxiety This method exposes you to situations or objects that trigger anxiety for a controlled period of time in a controlled environment In time this will help you understand that the object or situation isnt dangerous and that you can cope with it Your therapist will begin with the items or situations that dont trigger extreme levels of anxiety They will then gradually advance to more challenging ones This is known as gradedexposure For example if youre scared of snakes Your therapist will start by showing snake pictures in the first session In future sessions youll be asked to view an image of a venomous snake in glass before interacting with an actual snake Some people find this kind of exposure uncomfortable and so a therapist will use interoceptive or tactile exposure This involves deliberately triggering physical sensations that occur during anxiety such as shaking or a heart beating and educating you that while these feelings are uncomfortable theyre not harmful It is essential to find a therapist who has expertise and training in this type of therapy If you dont youll end up abstaining from things that cause anxiety which can actually cause the symptoms to get worse Instead your therapist will assist you overcome the anxieties and fears that prevent you from living your life to the fullest Your therapist might also use cognitive behavioral therapy to address the beliefs that are behind your anxiety For instance if believe that your anxiety is an indicator of weakness theyll help you to identify and challenge these beliefs Your therapist will also instruct you on breathing and relaxation techniques and other coping mechanisms to reduce the negative impact these thoughts have on your life They will also educate you about the physiology behind the fightorflight response and how it is inappropriately caused by anxiety disorders Mindfulness Mindfulness is a practice of contemplation that dates back to thousands of years that promotes an openness to any experience even the unpleasant ones It isnt a religious or secular belief system and is accessible to anyone While mindfulness is often associated with Buddhism leading practitioners note that the practice has its roots in many ancient traditions of contemplation Research has shown that mindfulness meditation can improve selfregulation mood and ability to recognize maladaptive patterns of thinking and reacting It has been shown that mindfulness meditation has the ability to alter the structure of brain networks that are involved in processing emotions These changes are linked to an increase in activity in Default Mode Network which is associated with anxietys aetiology MindfulnessBased Cognitive Therapy and MindfulnessBased Stress Reduction are among the most popular mindfulness programs for secular use These types of clinical interventions typically involve eight weekly classes lasting approximately two to three hours each Recent research has focused on a shorter less intensive mindfulness training These shortterm interventions can be taught by a trained psychotherapist without the aid of a meditation instructor or group leader Recent research has shown that short mindfulnessbased classes can have immediate effects on ruminative thought processes Short mindfulness sessions can decrease the level of arousal and reduce the duration of ruminative thinking processes This research supports the notion that mindfulness training can be beneficial in the treatment of GAD In addition to its direct effects on emotional reactivity as well as the ability to control attention The study has found that mindfulness can help to decrease depression and improve happiness and mood This is due to the effect of mindfulness on negative thinking patterns and the reduction of symptoms such as rumination and shaming A small study at the University of Waterloo found that 10 minutes of mindfulness can help to break the ruminative thinking patterns that cause anxiety In the study 82 people who suffered from anxiety were asked to complete an online task that was regularly interrupted with interruptions Half of them took a 10minute mindfulness audio while the other half read an audio book The study results showed that those in the mindfulness audio group had significantly lower anxiety levels than those in the two other groups This suggests that mindfulnessbased training could be used to treat GAD but further research is required to determine the specific techniques that work Future studies should also examine the results of mindfulnessbased training with other psychotherapeutic treatments